Auschwitz: A Short History

by Ben Stevens

'What was Auschwitz like? It was like Dante's Inferno, that was what it was like. Only it was worse - much worse...'Antoni Dobrowolski, Auschwitz survivor (1904 - 2012).An overview of one of Nazi Germany's most notorious death camps.

Genres: History, World War II

25 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 15, 2014

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Considering the short length of this ebook, it is packed with detailed infromation and pictures. If you have read longer works about Auschwitz, then there really isn't anything new, but if someone who hasn't, this would be helpful.

[Carolyn Injoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Auschwitz: A Short History by Ben Stevens Auschwitz: A Short History by Ben Stevens is a documentary style story. I gave it four stars because it was a straightforward account of history.
 
It is sad to remember the atrocities that took place. There were the "Einsatzgruppen - paramilitary 'death squads' who followed the regular German army into occupied territory before 'cleansing' it of anyone deemed racially or politically 'undesirable'. Previously, this had consisted chiefly of Einsatzgruppen soldier shooting unarmed men, women and children in the back of the head, or machine-gunning them in large groups, before hurling their bodies into deep trenches." There were 33,771 people killed in a massacre in Kiev in September 1941.
 
I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not change my opinion for this review.
 
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MS53R46

[Sarah E Mudge · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sobering account of Hell on Earth

From start to finish this book gives a short and concise account of one of the largest Concentration Camps of Nazi Germany. Including information about the camp itself as well as information about the people; Both those who worked there, those who suffered and those who died there.

[Netanella · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very short and illustrated history of the Nazi death camp, this works if you're looking to review familiar material or to get a general understanding of Auschwitz. Those looking for greater depth should look elsewhere.

[Steve O'rourke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good introduction.

A good overview of the history of the Auschwitz death camp, although I would have preferred a more chronological recounting, a timeline and a bibliography.

[Roxy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An eye opener.

Shock and horror at this preplanned treatment of war prisoners whatever their backgrounds or beliefs. Amazing courage of individuals trying to help.

[J Layne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Many black and white photos included; several color photos. HORRIBLE and HORRIFIC descriptions of the Nazi murders of millions of Jews. Atrocious fact of history that needs never to be forgotten.

[Kerry-anne Leaning · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting.

i found this to have a lot of detail and very informative but a very easy read. Good book layout.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very brief introduction to the horror that was Auschwitz and those that ran it. There are no words. It is difficult to rate such books when the subject matter is so dreadful.

[Kaylie Sudlow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enough detail in a short book

This was just enough information to get an idea of the terrible things that happened at Auschwitz. I would recommend to anyone wanting a quick red.

[Donna Maguire · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a short history of book this is jam packed with detail. Its a compact book that crams in a lot of the detail about what actually went on within the cap and how this progressed and expanded throughout WWII to become the site that we have all heard from. For anyone interested in this period of time, this is a very good read, even if you just want to refresh yourself.

[adam powell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good. Just wish it was longer

OK. Would of been nice if it was longer and some more survivors accounts would of been more interesting. Otherwise not bad